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Here are the 25 original Xbox games you can now play on PC
Publication: The Verge
Author: Sean Hollister
Source published: 12/11/2026, 21:00:00 UTC
Briefing created: 12/11/2026, 23:45:11 UTC
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Briefings
Microsoft launched the 25th anniversary of Xbox by enabling 25 original Xbox games on PC via digital purchase, with keyboard and mouse support. The initiative includes achievements for four specific titles: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Li'l Cosmo, and another game mentioned as 'Li'. This marks a significant expansion from the initial four games launched in July. The source indicates these are playable now, though specific titles beyond the named four are not listed in the provided text.
Key points
- Microsoft launched the 25th anniversary of Xbox by enabling 25 original Xbox games on PC via digital purchase.
- Keyboard and mouse support is available for all 25 games, with achievements added to four specific titles.
Context
This initiative fulfills Microsoft's paid 'next-gen game preservation' promise for the 25th anniversary of Xbox. The program allows users to play original Xbox titles on Windows PC, expanding beyond the initial four games launched in July.
Limitations
The provided evidence lists only four specific games that received achievements; the remaining 21 games are not named. Specific titles beyond the named four are not listed in the source text, and the exact release dates for the 25 games are not provided.
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